Podcast Host, The Decibel (Editorial) - 15 Month Contract

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Position Overview

We are looking for a curious and creative journalist to fill in as host of The Globe and Mail’s Decibel podcast for a 15-month contract. As the host, you will help drive the editorial tone of the show through your personal character, interview style and editorial decisions.

We are looking for a versatile journalist – a great conversationalist, careful listener and engaging speaker. You’re able to ask insightful questions and have a diverse news diet – curious and questioning about news, business and pop culture. You can be tough on issues, able to hold guests accountable but also show you have a fun side and a sense of humour. Audience growth, panel presentations and relationship management with colleagues are also a part of the host’s responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Alongside senior producer, help steer the editorial direction of The Decibel
• Conducting daily interviews with guests
• Write episode introduction copy and interview questions with producers
• Able to manage and be well-read on multiple news files at once
• Ask questions on behalf of the listener and be the centrepiece of the show
• Public facing responsibilities in panels, conversations and audience engagement on behalf of The Globe and Mail and The Decibel brand

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience preferably in journalism, mainstream or a personal project. Experience with broadcast journalism and hosting is preferred.
• Journalistic curiosity, enthusiasm and intuition that leads you to ask the question no one has asked yet;
• Experience writing broadcast script and interviewing for audio;
• Able to change tones between being tough, yet fun and engaging for the listener
• An appreciation for the diversity of opinion, perspective, and experience of our guests— and how to reflect that on the show;
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work patterns and methods
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet same-day deadlines
• A voracious news diet, including Canadian politics and business

This position requires working out of the Toronto office and in-person attendance for all interviews planned.

APPLICATION: Please submit your resume and a cover letter showing your storytelling skills.
SALARY: This position is classified as a Host in Group C of the Editorial Collective Agreement.
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The Globe’s mission is to deliver essential content – news, information, analysis and insights – for aspiring individuals and strong communities. The Globe is committed to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace that upholds our values of integrity, collaboration, innovation and accountability.

As Canada’s most respected media brand The Globe is dedicated to making a difference to Canada and you can make a difference by working with us.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation to ensure we hire, retain and reward team members
• Hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance
• Generous vacation and flexible work arrangements
• Competitive health and dental benefits
• Defined Benefit pension plan
• On-site chiropractor and registered massage therapist
• Employee and family assistance program
• Free digital subscription to globeandmail.com and 40% off other Globe products

Supporting Your Growth

• We are committed to creating equitable opportunities for all employees, to enable everyone to reach their full potential. This commitment is embedded in our strategic plan and core values.
• There are lateral and upward advancement opportunities for rewarding and developing careers.
• We believe in mentorship and collaborative peer-to-peer learning and have both formal and informal programs in place to encourage knowledge-sharing.
• We support continuing education and provide both internal and external opportunities for training and development.

Vaccination Policy

All offers of employment with The Globe and Mail are conditional upon the candidate being Fully Vaccinated. To be Fully Vaccinated is defined as someone who has received the full series of a vaccine or a combination of vaccines accepted by the Government of Canada (currently Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen) and has received the last dose at least 14 days prior to their start date. To prove they are Fully Vaccinated, all new hires will be required to provide evidence by emailing a copy of their vaccine dose administration receipt(s) to Human Resources prior to their start date. Those seeking exemption based on one or more of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code will need to provide their request for accommodation to Human Resources for approval. If the accommodation request is not approved and the candidate is not Fully Vaccinated, any offer of employment will be revoked.

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The Globe and Mail is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We believe this strengthens our business and our journalism. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, age, and physical ability. As required by the Federal Contractors Program, The Globe also tracks the proportion of staff in the four Employment Equity categories (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Visible Minorities) to ensure we are reflecting the areas in which we work.

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